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Goodison Family History

Goodison Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Goodson 4 and 5.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goodison family from?

You can see how Goodison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 481 Goodison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Goodison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Goodison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goodison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goodison. 25% of Goodison men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Goodison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodison were Colliery Fitter and Private Means.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    10%
  • Colliery Fitter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Goodison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Goodison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodison census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goodison. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 954 military records available for the last name Goodison. For the veterans among your Goodison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodison lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goodison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Goodison in 1963 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodison ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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